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==History==
==History==
Founded by the [[Sisters of Mercy]] in 1956, five sisters were sent from their [[Brooklyn]] convent to create and staff a co-educational high school on the East End of [[Long Island]] to be named '''Mercy High School'''. In the first year of operation, there were 47 students, using excess classrooms of the nearby St. John the Evangelist parish. In October 1962, a new building was dedicated by [[Walter P. Kellenberg|Bishop Walter Kellenberg]] of the newly formed [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre|Diocese of Rockville Centre]] which still serves as the present building. In 1992, it was decided that a [[junior high school#North America|junior high school]] was to be added to the already ninth through twelfth grades. In 2002, the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Sisters of Mercy created a partnership to better enhance the needs of the school. In September 2003, the school's name officially changed to '''Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School''', after [[John R. McGann (Bishop)|Bishop John McGann]], the Diocese's longtime leader, and the Sisters of Mercy signifying the partnership. The school's numbers have swelled in the past five years, following a time when some thought the school might close. The Diocese takeover saved the school from debt. Mr. Carl Semmler is the schools principal. Mr. Charles Bender is the Dean of Students. Lisa Navarra is the Assistant Principal, previously a teacher St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School.<ref name="McGann-Mercy High School History">{{cite web|url=http://www.mcgann-mercy.org/history.htm |title=McGann-Mercy High School History |accessdate=2007-05-11 |publisher=McGann-Mercy High School website |author=BMMDHS |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20060427143440/http://www.mcgann-mercy.org:80/history.htm |archivedate=April 27, 2006 }}</ref>
Founded by the [[Sisters of Mercy]] in 1956, five sisters were sent from their [[Brooklyn]] convent to create and staff a co-educational high school on the East End of [[Long Island]] to be named '''Mercy High School'''. In the first year of operation, there were 47 students, using excess classrooms of the nearby St. John the Evangelist parish. In October 1962, a new building was dedicated by [[Walter P. Kellenberg|Bishop Walter Kellenberg]] of the newly formed [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre|Diocese of Rockville Centre]] which still serves as the present building. In 1992, it was decided that a [[junior high school#North America|junior high school]] was to be added to the already ninth through twelfth grades. In 2002, the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Sisters of Mercy created a partnership to better enhance the needs of the school. In September 2003, the school's name officially changed to '''Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School''', after [[John R. McGann (Bishop)|Bishop John McGann]], the Diocese's longtime leader, and the Sisters of Mercy signifying the partnership. The school's numbers have swelled in the past five years, following a time when some thought the school might close. The Diocese takeover saved the school from debt. Mr. Carl Semmler is the schools principal. Mr. Charles Bender is the Dean of Students. Lisa Navarra is the Assistant Principal, previously a teacher St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School.<ref name="McGann-Mercy High School History">{{cite web|url=http://www.mcgann-mercy.org/history.htm |title=McGann-Mercy High School History |accessdate=2007-05-11 |publisher=McGann-Mercy High School website |author=BMMDHS |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427143440/http://www.mcgann-mercy.org/history.htm |archivedate=April 27, 2006 }}</ref>


==Performing arts==
==Performing arts==

Revision as of 06:06, 9 September 2016

Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School
Address
Map
1225 Ostrander Avenue

Riverhead
,
(Suffolk County)
,
New York
11901

United States
Coordinates40°56′8″N 72°40′19″W / 40.93556°N 72.67194°W / 40.93556; -72.67194
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoServe the Lord with Gladness.
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1956
FounderSisters of Mercy
DeanCharles Bender
PrincipalCarl Semmler
Faculty53
Grades7-12
Enrollment435 (2008)
Average class size20
Color(s)Green and Gold   
SongMercy Fight Song
Sportssports
Team nameMonarchs
Tuition$9,400 (2015-16)
WebsiteMcGann-Mercy.org

Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School, formerly Mercy High School, is a Roman Catholic high school in Riverhead, New York on Long Island. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre.

History

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1956, five sisters were sent from their Brooklyn convent to create and staff a co-educational high school on the East End of Long Island to be named Mercy High School. In the first year of operation, there were 47 students, using excess classrooms of the nearby St. John the Evangelist parish. In October 1962, a new building was dedicated by Bishop Walter Kellenberg of the newly formed Diocese of Rockville Centre which still serves as the present building. In 1992, it was decided that a junior high school was to be added to the already ninth through twelfth grades. In 2002, the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Sisters of Mercy created a partnership to better enhance the needs of the school. In September 2003, the school's name officially changed to Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School, after Bishop John McGann, the Diocese's longtime leader, and the Sisters of Mercy signifying the partnership. The school's numbers have swelled in the past five years, following a time when some thought the school might close. The Diocese takeover saved the school from debt. Mr. Carl Semmler is the schools principal. Mr. Charles Bender is the Dean of Students. Lisa Navarra is the Assistant Principal, previously a teacher St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School.[1]

Performing arts

Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School's theatre department has been recognized by the Teeny Awards on an annual basis in recent years, both for performances by student actors and the innovation of the director, Bob Kelly. [2] [3] [4] [5] Recent productions by the theatre department include The Music Man and The Diary of Anne Frank. The school's choral department is also highly praised, with the chamber choir having performed at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center in 2013, and Carnegie Hall in 2014. [6]

External links

Notes and references

  1. ^ BMMDHS. "McGann-Mercy High School History". McGann-Mercy High School website. Archived from the original on April 27, 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Hamptons.com. Hamptons.com website http://www.hamptons.com/Community/Neighborhood/11028/Teeny-Awards-Announced-At-Gala-Ceremony-At.html#.UxTg2fldXy0. Retrieved 2014-03-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ Riverhead Local. Riverhead Local website http://riverheadlocal.com/community-news/local-students-win-teeny-awards. Retrieved 2014-03-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ East End Arts. East End Arts website http://www.eastendarts.org/programs/teeny-2012-winners.html. Retrieved 2014-03-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ East End Arts. East End Arts website http://www.eastendarts.org/programs/teeny-2013-nominees.html. Retrieved 2014-03-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ Rachel Young. Suffolk Times website http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2013/04/39304/bishop-mcgann-mercy-chamber-choir-performs-at-lincoln-center/. Retrieved 2014-03-03. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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